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Director of Minnesota’s New Marijuana Regulatory Agency Resigns Amidst Illegal Cannabis Sales Allegations

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits …

Former Minnesota Insurance Broker Charged with Fraud, Allegedly Earned $650,000 in Improper Commissions

A former Minnesota insurance broker has been charged with fraud for allegedly inventing customers and fake Social Security numbers to earn nearly $650,000 in improper commissions. Kevin Anthony Meyers, 48, allegedly submitted hundreds of policy applications from fictitious customers while …

Indiana Workplace Officials Investigate Death of Man Injured While Working on Machine at Evansville Plant

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a southwestern Indiana man this week after he was injured at an Evansville plant. Christopher L. Payton, 59, died Monday after he suffered injuries “while working on a …

Railroads Work to Make Sure First Responders Can Quickly Look Up What is on a Train After a Derailment

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – In the chaos after a Norfolk Southern train careened off the tracks and caught fire in eastern Ohio in February, it took roughly 45 minutes for firefighters to learn exactly which chemicals were involved. Now the …

The Hilb Group Expands Into Illinois

The Hilb Group announced that it has acquired an Illinois-based property and casualty business, building on the company’s growing presence in the Midwest region and broadening its offerings to include specialized services for fast food franchises and student housing industries. …

People Moves: Grange Names Murphy Chief Legal Officer as Coleman Retires

Grange Names Murphy Chief Legal Officer as Coleman Retires After Nearly 34 Years Grange Insurance Company, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, named Beth Murphy as chief legal officer, effective January 1, 2024, as LaVawn Coleman retires at the end of the …

Chicago Files Lawsuit Against Monsanto and Univar for Polluting Water, Air, and Soil with Harmful Chemicals

Chicago is suing Bayer AG’s Monsanto and Univar Solutions Inc. for polluting the city’s water, air and soil with chemicals the companies knew were harmful to humans. The complaint, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, seeks financial compensation for expenses …

Ohio Trucking Company Faces Lawsuit for Harassing and Terminating Gay Mechanics, EEOC Alleges

An Ohio trucking company violated federal law by subjecting two gay mechanics to harassment and termination because of their sexual orientation and retaliated against them for opposing or complaining about the harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged …

People Moves: Hylant Names Reyes Risk Leader and Adds NC Benefits Team Members

Hylant, one of the larger privately held insurance brokers in the country, has made a number of personnel changes in recent weeks. Alejandro Reyes will lead Ohio-based Hylant’s business risk consulting teams, which help clients manage operational risks, the company …

Ohio Roofing Contractor Faces $548K in Fines for Exposing Workers to Deadly Fall Hazards

On four occasions in less than three months in 2023, U.S. Department of Labor inspectors observed a Millersburg, Ohio roofing contractor again exposing workers to deadly fall hazards of up to 19 feet at four residential roofing job sites in …

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